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Bliss Coleman
blissssyc@yahoo.com
www.behance.net/blissssy
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Work Experience:
Product & Graphic Designer | 2009-Present
Private Label Account Manager and Product Design | 2007-2009
Product Design and Research Assistant | 2006-2007
Jefferies Socks and Carolina Hosiery Mills {sister companies} - Burlington, NC
Design and develop socks and tights for Jefferies Socks and private label accounts
Graphic design of catalogs, line sheets, advertisements, online media and packaging for print
Research and analyze market trends, color trends, competition, price points, materials, and technology
Recommend and approve designs for product lines based on market analysis and trends
Developed new brand identity by designing new company logo, packaging and other media
Manage company website and online store by being project and creative lead within budget constraints
Develop trade show booths within budget for trade shows in addition to being a representative at shows
Analyze costing and margins for accounts and product
Communicate with manufacturers, suppliers, sales force and customers throughout product development
Designs sold by major retailers such as Belk, Nordstrom, Buy Buy Baby, and more
Create spec sheets, check quality and analyze fit of new developments
Research and apply for government opportunities and contracts
Manage private label and key accounts through life cycle of product development, order and delivery
The Center for Universal Design, NCSU, College of Design -
Raleigh, NC
August-December 2007
Obesity Suit Project: Developed and constructed three obesity
suits to be used for research
Paul D. Schnitzer BCBS Insurance Agency - Cary, NC
2001-2006
Marketed Blue Cross Blue Shield to new customers, achieved
customer communication skills, and prepared quote packages for
customers
Internships:
Norma Kamali
June- August 2003
Supervisor:Erica Fair
11W 56th Street
New York, New York 10019
Checked for Quality Assurance
Worked as a Trim Assistant
Sourced for Fabric and Trims
Recorded Inventory
Alice Roi
June-August 2003
Supervisor: Avril Lang
52 Irving Place Suite 28
New York, New York 10003
Checked for Quality Assurance
Created Cutting Ticket
Tracked Ordered Fabric
Sourced Fabric and Trims
Worked in Production
Prepared Press Kits
Assisted with Shipping Orders
Developed Fabric Purchase Letter
Education:
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Master of Industrial Design
BA in Art and Design
BS in Textile Technology
Major Related Courses:
Skills:
Concept and Idea Generation, Trend and Color Research, Problem Solving, Sketching and Rendering, Ideation, 3-D Modeling, Prototyping, Styling, Animation, Surface Design, Graphic / Digital Imaging, Manufacturing Materials and Processes, Construction in Metal, Wood, and Plastic, Hat Design, Handbag Design, Clothing Construction, Pattern Drafting, Knit Design, Weaving, Textile Design, Leather Work, Screen Printing, Fabric Painting, Silk Painting, Appliqué, Felting, and Dying.
Computer Skills:
Programs: PC and Mac
Skilled: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Experience: Alias Studio Tools, Rhino, Adobe Aftereffects, Flash, Dreamweaver, Gerber, and U4ia.
Awards
Deans list fall 2001, spring 2002, fall 2002, and spring 2003,fall 2003, spring 2004
Al Phillips Scholarship award (2002-2004)
Anni Albers Scholarship (spring 2003)
West Point Stevens Scholarship (2004)
NCSU Undergraduate Research Award: Knitted Hat Design as Wearable Art
Activities:
Selected Designer for Fashion Spark, Sparkcon Design
Conference: Raleigh, NC 2006
Selected Designer in Design Expo Raleigh, NC 2006
Member of the Surface Design Association 2003-2006
Member of the International Furnishing and Design
Association 2003
Shown Designer in School of Design Fashion Show 2003 and
2004
Assistant Director of School of Design Fashion Show 2004
Worked at New York Mercedes- Benz Fashion Week spring
2004 for Alice Roi
Featured artist at the Fish Market, College of Design
Gallery: FATSO exhibition 2004
Featured artist at the Fish Market, College of Design
Gallery: Senior exhibition 2004
Featured artist at the Fish Market, College of Design
Gallery: Open Call exhibition 2004
